The novel coronavirus has been a crash course for many people on washing their hands — properly. But the devices we carry in our hands may also need cleaning as well. In particular, our smartphones […]
Drone company Draganfly, is working with a team in Australia to remotely monitor and detect if people have the novel coronavirus, the company said in a press release. Draganfly operates as a drone company, and […]
A recently published patent shows what Tesla has planned for future steering wheels, complete with touch-sensitive controls, haptic feedback and an integrated gear shifter. Surprisingly detailed for a technology company patent, the document includes drawings […]
In a lot of ways, 2019 felt like a trial run for new technologies, with 5G and folding smartphones arriving, but failing to go mainstream. That said, the industry is more exciting than it has been for […]
Despite their impressive 4K displays with HDR, dynamic lighting and more, today’s televisions are mostly left lacking in the audio department. This is because a desire for thinner televisions means they have less space to […]
As a species, humans are living longer. In fact, the average lifespan has more than doubled over the last two centuries. But as it becomes no biggie to celebrate a 90th or 100th birthday (except for fitting the candles […]
Finding the perfect gift for your grandchildren can be tough, and if you’ve got a particularly smart grandchild, it can be even harder. You want to find a present that can help nurture their gifts, […]
With its new iOS 13 software, Apple gave the iPhone and iPad an official dark mode for the first time. On the surface, this gives your apps a new look, replacing all white elements of […]
Whether you love it or hate it (or love to hate it), the world of selfies is here to stay. In fact, a FinanceBuzz study found that the average millennial will spend 38 hours per year […]
Sure you can drop hundreds of dollars on plug and play Halloween decorations. October 31st has turned into a big consumer spending day, with spending to hit $8.8 billion in 2019 according to the National Retail […]
Delivery firm UPS has become the first company to be granted permission to fly an unlimited number of delivery drones, at night and out of sight of pilots if it so wishes, in the United […]
The holiday gift giving season is nearly upon us, and if you aren’t sure just what’s hot among the kids in your life, you may want to check out this list of some of the […]
Like you, I’ve been trying to figure out what the future holds for our beloved and manually shifted, petroleum-fueled and human-driven vehicles as we apparently rush headlong onto roads where cars are powered and driven […]
The security of your smart home doesn’t just depend on the lock on your door or cameras in the yard. It also includes how securely smart devices connect to each other, to your phone, your Wi-Fi network, […]
A new baby stroller developed by Bosch features dual electric motors, smartphone connectivity, and an autonomous emergency braking system to stop it rolling away. Both electric motors are mounted to the stroller’s rear axle, and […]
One of the most important things you can do for your personal finances is to keep your personal information secure from identity theft. A virtual private network (VPN) is one tool that can help, but […]
It’s no secret that airports can be a chaotic and overwhelming experience for travelers. In its latest report, the U.S. Travel Association revealed that there were 79.6 million international arrivals into the United States in 2018 — […]
Hybrid smartwatches offer an intermediate step between a regular analog timepiece and a fully-featured miniature computer on the wrist. The latest entrant to this market is the Wave by Larsson & Jennings. A stylish watch […]
Writing on paper seems like a thing of the past. But there are still plenty of people who enjoy that pen-to-paper feeling, while appreciating the modernity of today’s high-tech gadgets. Behold the digital writing devices. […]
Owners of Bluetooth headphones know the frustration of not being able to use them with an airplane’s in-flight entertainment system. But thankfully there is now a simple and affordable solution. Instead of resorting to the […]
You know you can ask Alexa to play music while you’re busy prepping dinner. And you know you can scan your smartphone to pay for a Starbucks latte. But do you know what these (and […]
Twenty-three percent of American drivers suspect they’ve been a victim of credit card or debit card skimming at a gas pump in the past 12 months, according to a new report from CompareCards.com. That’s up […]
With the creation of Alexa and Google Assistant routines, along with the tinkering of some IFTTT applets, today’s smart home can already do a good job of appearing automated. The house may not entirely think for […]
Sure, you’ve heard of Marie Kondo and her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. But the war on clutter has multiple fronts. For instance, what about the digital clutter in your life? First, a definition: […]
Your first encounter with a robot animal was probably some toy advertised on Saturday morning cartoons. Trust us, the robot industry has come a long way from then. Now, these smart bots are being used […]
Tom Vander Ark has spent the last few years studying the future of work, trying to understand how technology is changing society and, therefore, our educational needs. When Vander Ark speaks, many in the education […]
No matter how much effort manufacturers, processor makers and application developers put into making smartphones run as efficiently as possible, it’s often hard to get through a busy day without the battery running dry. Even […]
I used to live in New York City, where most people walk everywhere. Or at least do more walking than people who live in what I call Car Country. In New York, I had to […]
Alexa is designed to listen, and respond. But now comes news that Amazon workers are listening to recordings made when Alexa is on — and hearing personal details of people’s lives. It’s one thing to think an […]
While cars can’t fly or do your taxes — yet — they can be pretty smart. Navigation and “infotainment” systems on newer vehicles can store your address, open your garage and access your cell phone. […]